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Degree of Mobility – Life or death for your tooth
Nope, its not your ability to move literally but rather the amount of movement your teeth are undergoing. Certain conditions can lead to your tooth, though alive and kicking, getting loose which without proper attention can result in pain, inflammation, infection or extraction. The amount of movement is categorized into three levels, the first being almost minimal and can be remedied with proper oral hygiene. Second degree, gives your tooth a 50/50 chance of survival meaning any step taken can or cannot improve your chances of keeping your teeth. The last or third degree of mobility when accompanied by pain means absolute extraction or removal of the offending teeth ending your suffering but beginning your humiliation with a gap in your bite.
Proper care and monitoring is the best defense against losing your teeth and any abnormal movement by your teeth should be made known to your dentist as soon as possible to avoid further problems. Caught early, it can be reversed and treated to return that smile back onto your face ready to greet another day.